1998 Honda NSX vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 1084 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | NSX | R 360 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 63 mm |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 89 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |